#6 - Michael's List of Intents for 2020 (and How He’ll Achieve Each)
Introduction
Welcome to “The Elements of Being” podcast, where I dissect and explore the minds and habits of filmmakers, writers, and industry icons. Essentially, we learn what makes them flip the switch to achieve incredible feats, goals, and milestones, and we have a chance to geek out over the psychology behind human behavior.
Today, we explore the elements of being….me. There is only one chair in this episode, and I'll break down my 18 intentions or resolutions for 2020. It is the list of lists to direct my behaviors and thoughts at the beginning of the new decade. I'll share my philosophical roots and give you a sneak preview of my day-to-day life. In many ways, this is a brief introduction to me, and it most likely frames every interview you hear on this podcast now and beyond.
So who am I? I’ve been a personal trainer and author who has personally helped personal training clients collectively lose over 3,000 lbs and transform their day-to-day approach since 2005! My first book, Redefine Yourself: The Simple Guide to Happiness, was my first foray into the writing world, and I will begin a second book —a treatise on rewriting the systems/processes of your life, as well as on effectively integrating a "non-negotiable" mindset into your goal strategy. Recently, I’ve been named to Modern Luxury's "It List" and have served as the fitness expert on the Biggest Loser/MSN Chicago tour and The Whitney Reynolds Show on PBS. I have also over 18,000 hours of one-on-one personal training experience (and really don’t know where that time has gone).
What else do you need to know about me? I’m intrigued by the mindset behind human behavior as much as by how people achieve what they do. I’m obsessed with efficiency, but have spent the last decade raising my awareness in my life, harnessing my never-ending energy, and truly relaxing.
In the review of my intentions today, you’ll get a sneak peek into my efficiency/analytical mindset as I share my master list and break down how to achieve it. This episode is truly meant for the individual looking to transform his or her life with a focus on the minutiae of the day-to-day life.
Michael Moody Author
I include my intentions to trust my instinct more, increase the amount of sleeping, reading, and writing, change my environment to influence my productivity and joy, optimize my social, physical, and emotional well-being, and a few other nuggets. So, with that being said, let’s jump in!
You can follow Michael Moody on Facebook and learn more about him at https://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/.
“Quit wasting away seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, and decades of life worrying about not being perfect, doing perfect, or acting perfect. Embrace your emotion and passion but bundle it into a positive adaptive package and act instead of stewing in your destructive emotion. Don't let the resentment, anger, hate, and worry prison your mind and distract you from the precious little life moments (even if those moments don't feel important).”
— Michael Moody
About the Author: Michael Moody, Wedding Officiant
Michael Moody—author of the self-improvement book Redefine Yourself: The Simple Guide to Happiness and host of the “The Elements of Being” podcast—is an ordained minister serving Denver and other towns across Colorado. He is a 2023 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award winner in both Denver and Chicago (his eighth consecutive year), was named “Best Business of 2024 and 2025” by Three Best Rated, and earned “The Best Wedding Officiant in Commerce City, Colorado for 2024” from Quality Business Awards USA. Since 2012, he has officiated more than 300 weddings.
Specifically, Michael officiates wedding ceremonies in the Denver neighborhoods of LoDo, River North, Washington Park, Cherry Creek, City Park, Central Park, Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Park Hill, Highland, Platt Park, Lower Highlands, Sloan Lake as well as the zip codes 80215, 80214, 80204, 80203, 80205, 80207, 80218, 80219, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80246, 80238, 80221, 80022, 80230, 80231, 80202, 80209, 80247, and 80210. Michael also serves as an ordained minister in Golden, Boulder, Breckenridge, Frisco, Aspen, Vail, Estes Park, and more.
If your Denver neighborhood or Colorado town isn’t listed here, no worries! Please contact Michael to propose a wedding ceremony location in a different area!
